Medical Assistant (52909)
About The Position
Platinum Dermatology Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Frisco, Texas clinic. The role supports providers and patients in a fast-paced dermatology clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, friendly, and focused on delivering excellent patient care. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and exam rooms, records medical histories and current medications, and assists providers with documentation and procedures. The role also involves specimen handling, communicating results, arranging follow-up appointments, maintaining instruments and laboratory areas, and performing other back-office duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Medical Assistant training.
- Two to three years of experience working as a medical assistant in a medical office.
- Quality written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Strong phone etiquette.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Professional appearance and mannerisms.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with patients, coworkers, and others.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, understand provider instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant credential; preferred but not required.
- Prior dermatology and cosmetic experience.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
- Enter complete medical histories and patients’ current medications into their charts.
- Scribe notes in the patient’s medical record while assisting the Physician/Provider.
- Assist with setting up biopsies, excisions, suture removals, and cosmetic procedures.
- Prepare and collect pathology and laboratory specimens, notify patients of results, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Clean and organize exam rooms daily and keep rooms stocked.
- Maintain the laboratory, including cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
- Perform other duties as assigned to the back office.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Life and other voluntary insurance plans
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
